Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
8A9081
RGB
138, 144, 129
HSL
84, 6%, 54%
HSB
84, 10%, 56%
CMYK
4, 0, 10, 44
LAB
59, -4, 7
LCH
59, 8, 121
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 125
XYZ
24, 27, 25
LUV
59, -3, 11
HWB
84, 51%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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